OP-1. The portable wonder from Teenage Engineering.
Take a close look at the key to the left. It instantly let you record anything you do on the OP-1 to any track of the built-in Tape feature. Record your sound tweaks or beats in real-time. Change speed during recording, or record backwards. Split, lift and join. Make a loop or record a section with Tape Step Recording. You have twelve minutes recording time in normal tape speed and 4 tracks to put your magic on. Turn on Beat Matching to sync tape speed to the internal sequencer. When you change the tape speed the sequenced tempo follows but the pitch of the sound is constant. This is great for creating beats on multiple tracks with different pitch. Join us in our mission to make the Tape a musical instrument in it’s own right!
Everything color coded.
Like everything else on the OP-1 the tape loop keys are color coded to match the loop graphic on the brilliant AMOLED display. For a super intuitive and fast work flow. Take a closer look at the active track. It’s blue. Turn the blue encoder to slide the take? Yes.
All-in-one Wonder.
OP-1 is the all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. With additional features like the FM Radio and a G-Force sensor for pitch and bend effects. Beside a fresh and creative approach to sequencing with multiple choice of sequencers, you just have to love the OP-1’s built-in Tape feature.
Portable controller.
Connect it to your computer and control your DAW with the common play, stop, rec, forward and rewind. Use the 4 rotary encoders and 8 x 2 dedicated quick keys for fast selections. Just use them with your software synthesizers. All in a portable package that fits next to the laptop in your bag.
Drag and drop audio.
When plugged in to the mini USB port the OP-1 shows up as a mass storage device. Ready for you to drag and drop audio files between your computer and the OP-1. The 4 tape tracks are available as well as sampled waveforms for you to manipulate. No additional software or drivers required!
Main Features
User friendly Synthesizer.
With 8 different synthesizer engines, the OP-1 can create some really great and unique sounds. You have FM, physical modeled strings (with a twist), Cluster, DRW, Pulse and more. All engines are swappable, so you can have 8 FMs as your sound presets if you want. We have removed as much of the numeric input as we possibly could. All with a color coded and easily understandable interface. No hassle with saving. Everything is always where you left it, even if you turn the power off.
The 8 Synthesizer engines:
FM • String • DRW • Pulse • T10 • Cluster • PSE (Shown above is the Pulse Synthesizer engine.)
FM demo
Sound Architecture
Exchangable Architecture.
When you create a sound on the OP-1, you use the keys T1 - T4 to switch between the different sound pages. The example below shows the browser for effects, which is activated by the T3 key.
Super friendly Sampler.
We think sampling should be fun and super quick. So we made the sampler simple and inspiring. Use the built in microphone or line-in jack to sample sound or voice. The sampler automatically maps your recorded sample across the keys. If you need to tweak it later just press a key on the musical keyboard and fine tune the in and out points manually. You may also adjust the pitch and choose between different play modes. Record a sample: Press any key on the musical keyboard and the OP-1 turns into stand-by mode waiting for a signal to trig recording. You set the trig level by turning the orange encoder in sampling mode. As soon as the trig level is reached the recording starts. End the recording at any time by releasing the pressed key.
Mixer and Sequencers.
The end station for your sound is the mixer where you set track levels, pan and EQ. Or add a master effect to your recordings. The OP-1 will be shipped with several different types of sequencers. From step to... (More on this matter at the final release)
Envelopes. The classic ADSR envelope is fine, but sometimes you need another way to model the volume of your sound. With the OP-1’s swappable architecture this is no problem. There are several other envelopes for you to choose from. From ADS to ADD to ADHD.
Additional features
Built-in FM Radio.
Tune in a radio frequency, and use it as an unexpected tool for creating beats and sounds.
G-force Motion Sensor.
Combine that rice sound with a x/y/z motion or add rubber chicken legs for a vibratidn sound.
Controller.
Using the USB-port the OP-1 will act as the sleekest midi controller available. Very flexible, TBD!
Designed to be used.
Timeless and functional design. Color coded for easy reading. Keyboard tested for millions of keystrokes. Super bright, high contrast AMOLED for clear display even in direct sunlight. Dimensions: 282 (W) x 102 (H) x 13.5 (D) mm
Engineered to last.
The durable painted aluminium body gives it a solid feel and also works as a protection for the internals.
Noteworthy: The OP-1 has no visible screws.
Techincal details
In and Out’s
On the right side of the case you’ll find the neccasary connectors and the power switch.
Slide to ON power switch.
3.5mm input for line in / external microphone.
3.5mm output for line out / headphones.
USB 2.0 port for hooking up your OP-1 to your computer.
Two holes special machined for carrying strap.
Turn the machine upside-down to find two M6 screw holes for use with our Studio System parts.
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